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Indoles, phytochemicals found in cauliflower and other kinds of cruciferous vegetables, may help against hormone-related cancers, while green beans contain vitamin A for good vision.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons curry powder

4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Salt

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

½ pound green beans, trimmed and halved crossways

1 small cauliflower, separated into small florets, stalks removed

5 ounces frozen sweet corn, thawed

Shredded lime zest, to garnish (optional)

How to make it

1

Put curry powder in a small, dry pan and toast, stirring frequently, over low heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. For the vinaigrette, whisk lime juice, curry powder and ¼ tsp salt in a small bowl. Whisk in vegetable oil.

2

Cook beans in a large pan of lightly salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a draining spoon to a colander. Rinse under cold running water. Add cauliflower to the boiling water. Cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in colander. Rinse under cold running water.

3

Toss beans, cauliflower, sweetcorn and vinaigrette in a large bowl. Garnish if you like and serve at room temperature or chilled.